Thrust reverser with improved forward thrust efficiency
US5779192A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T50/60
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A thrust reverser is disclosed for a turbojet engine having a central axis and an exhaust nozzle wherein the thrust reverser has a plurality of deflectors pivotally attached to the turbojet engine so as to pivot about axes extending generally traverse to the central axis between a forward thrust position, wherein the plurality of deflectors form a downstream end of the exhaust nozzle, and a reverse thrust position wherein the deflectors deflect gases emanating from the engine to generate a reverse thrust. Each of the movable deflectors has a downstream trailing edge located such that all of the trailing edges of the deflectors lie in a common plane extending substantially transverse to the central axis.
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